Amaravati:Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday launched free gas cylinder distribution scheme, 'Deepam 2.0', at Eedupuram village of Ichchapuram mandal in Srikakulam district.
Chandrababu went to a woman beneficiary's home and launched the scheme by handing her a free gas cylinder. On the occasion, the CM himself lit the gas stove and prepared tea. Later, he drank the tea along with his ministers, who had accompanied him.
According to officials, around Rs 2,684 crore will be spent annually on 'Deepam 2.0' scheme. Chandrababu has already handed over Rs 894 crore to petroleum companies as the first installment.
Under the scheme, three gas cylinders per year will be given to beneficiaries at intervals of four months. The CM said that all those who have white ration cards are eligible for the 'Deepam 2.0' scheme.